**WPP** is the transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.**
**Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 109,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.**
**We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.**
**WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 317 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 8th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.**
We are the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
At WPP we're reinventing creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources, and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology for clients.
It's our people who make the company, and what we do, extraordinary. We champion an open and optimistic workplace, where everyone has the chance to thrive and shine. We foster and celebrate an inclusive culture of belonging, one that embraces diverse thought and individual expression.
**YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL**:
The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for WPP AUNZ businesses within a shared service centre environment. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure payments and query resolutions are consistently delivered to a high standard. The role will also be responsible for developing business relationships with the Operating Companies being supported.
**WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING**:
**Accounts Payable**:
- Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third party payments;
- Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner;
- Deliver a high standard of customer service to WPPAUNZ businesses and suppliers;
- Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms;
- Prepare electronic funds transfers;
- Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required;
- Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations;
- Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.
**Team Membership**
- Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Attend team and other meetings
- Buddy with and train new employees as required
- Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions
- Demonstrate the behaviours expected from the team and customers
- Demonstrate the WPP AUNZ Personal Attributes
- Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service
- Escalate matters to management as appropriate
**Transforming processes**:
- Identify and communicate process and/or workflow improvement opportunities and opportunities for automation of processes
- Write and regularly review process documentation and/or provide feedback and assistance with documentation
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:
- 2+ years' experience in the Accounts Payable field
- Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
- Sound data entry and administration experience
- Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel
- Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions, Spectra PF and Maconomy desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
- Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
- Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
- Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance target
- Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
- Strong attention to detail
**HOW WE WORK**:
At WPP, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to build and foster an inclusive culture of belonging, one that is equitable, tolerant, and respectful of diverse thought and individual expression
Our ambition is to create workplaces where our people feel not only that they have opportunities to thrive, but also that they are celebrated. A place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and do amazing creative work, surrounded by leaders and colleagues who are inclusive, supportive, and kind